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SICILY | Morgantina

CNG Triton XV.5 Jan 11 2012

Lot 5 AR 8 Litrai, 6.89g
ex CNG Triton II (1998)

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House	Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, USA
Date	January 11th, 2012
Lot	5
Description	SICILY, Morgantina. The Sikeliotes. Circa 214/3-213/2 BC. AR 8 Litrai (20mm, 6.89 g, 3h). Head of Persephone right, veiled and wearing wreath of grain ears; leaf to right / Nike, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving fast quadriga right; monogram above, ΣIKEΛIΩTAN in exergue. Erim & Jaunzems II; BAR Issue 3; Campana 12; SNG ANS 1168 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1578 (same dies); Gulbenkian 362 = Bement 557 (same obv. die); Jameson 885. EF, lightly toned, reverse slightly off center. Very rare.
Issuer	Sicily | Morgantina. The Sikeliotes
Metal	AR (Silver)
Denomination	8 Litrai
Weight	6.89g
Estimate	1500
Sold	3500
Currency	USD
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CNG Triton II, Dec 1 1998

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SICILY | Morgantina

CNG Triton XV.5 Jan 11 2012

Lot 5 AR 8 Litrai, 6.89g

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